Country Manager – Freight Forwarding

23 hours ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines eMagine Solutions Full time ₱1,500,000 - ₱2,500,000 per year

Are you an accomplished logistics leader with a passion for driving business growth in the Philippines? Our client, a global freight forwarding powerhouse, is seeking a strategic, results-oriented
Country Manager
to spearhead their operations in Manila. This is a unique opportunity to join an international organization with a reputation for operational excellence, innovation, and market leadership.

About the Role:

As the Country Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the Philippine operations. You will play a key role in expanding our client's market share, optimizing end-to-end supply chain solutions, and ensuring world-class customer service. This position requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in freight forwarding, international logistics, and business development within the Philippine and Southeast Asian markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Philippines office, ensuring alignment with global business objectives
  • Oversee full-spectrum freight forwarding operations, including air freight, sea freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies to acquire new clients, retain existing accounts, and maximize revenue growth
  • Lead, coach, and empower high-performing teams across sales, operations, and customer service
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with multinational clients, shipping lines, airlines, customs authorities, and industry partners
  • Ensure operational compliance with local and international regulations, including customs, trade, and safety standards
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the logistics and supply chain sector
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum 8 years' experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (Country Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, or similar)
  • Proven track record in business development, P&L management, and team leadership within the Philippines logistics industry
  • Strong network with key industry stakeholders, government agencies, and multinational customers
  • In-depth knowledge of international freight operations, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution solutions
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Entrepreneurial, analytical, and results-driven mindset
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (MBA preferred)

Why Join This Global Leader?

  • Work for an internationally recognized freight forwarding and logistics company with a true global reach
  • Lead the Philippines business and make a direct impact on growth, innovation, and market expansion
  • Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits
  • Collaborative, diverse, and high-performance work culture
  • Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization

Keywords:

Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Country Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Business Development, P&L, Air Freight, Sea Freight, Customs Clearance, Warehousing, Distribution, International Trade, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Market Expansion, Global Logistics, Import Export, Shipping, Multinational, Compliance, Transportation, 3PL, eMagine Solutions

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